Middle Allercombe Farm ROCKBEARE, EXETER, EX5 2HD

Middle Allercombe Farm ROCKBEARE, EXETER, EX5 2HD A beautifully presented and extended Grade II listed Devon longhouse full of charm with versatile accommodation in East Devon.

Exeter City Centre about 9 miles • M5 junction 29 about 6 miles Exeter International Airport about 4 miles

Accommodation summary Kitchen • Breakfast room • Dining room Sitting room • Snug • Reception/Games room • Gym • Further kitchen • Utility Master bedroom suite with dressing area • Four further bedrooms • Four bathrooms Mature gardens of around 1.8 acres • Double garage Driveway • Annex potential SITUATION The hamlet of Allercombe is 9 miles from Exeter, 4 miles from Exeter international Airport and 6 miles from junction 29 on the M5. The popular village of West Hill is nearby which has a village shop with in-house butchers as well as the Post Office inside. For more amenities Ottery St Mary is 4 miles away and the town as it now stands, enjoys several independent shops and an area known as ‘The Square’, is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are pubs, restaurants, and coffee and tea rooms. Further facilities including sports centre, Otter Nurseries and the well renowned Kings School. Ottery St Mary typically stages annual events around Guy Fawkes Night when, in a tradition dating from the 17th century, barrels soaked in tar are set alight and carried aloft through parts of the town by residents. DESCRIPTION A greatly extended and flexible Grade II listed home enjoying plenty of charm throughout and retaining many period features such as Inglenook fireplaces, exposed wooden beams with vaulted ceilings and flagstone flooring yet having a twist of modern living with underfloor heating with 8 zones, CAT5- wiring and a sound/music/television system with built-in speakers through most of the house. With parts dating back to the 17th century Middle Allercombe Farm is now restored to the highest of standards with a wonderful sociable farmhouse kitchen with an Aga, this leads to the breakfast area and utility. To the far end of the west side is a bedroom and shower room. Typical of its age and style the dining room which has a striking fireplace flows nicely into a sitting room with a wood burning stove, useful office area and a further reception room/snug. The east wing which is currently arranged with a reception/ games room, gym, kitchen, shower room and bedroom. This is perfect for secondary accommodation which would have its own entrance and parking area. This potential annex could be divided off from the snug in the main house. Upstairs, the impressive master bedroom with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and high quality en-suite is a particular feature which now benefits from a recently re-fitted dressing room and walk in wardrobe. There is a further two bedrooms and family bathroom again fitted to a very high standard. GARDENS AND GROUNDS SERVICES DIRECTIONS Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating From junction 29 of the M5 motorway, proceed on the A30 eastwards A particular feature to this property is the wonderful grounds with a and continue to the Daisymount junction. Take the B3180 southwards large south facing lawn with well stocked and mature flower beds OUTGOINGS towards Rockbeare and West Hill. Take the first right signposted and vegetable garden. To the West side is a raised patio area with hot East Devon District Council 01395 516 551. Allercombe and continue on this lane for a mile. At the crossroads turn tub whilst on the East side of the house there is separate access with Band G right and Middle Allercombe will be on the left hand side. a driveway for additional parking (annex parking) and a timbre store building. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS VIEWINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment To the front there is electric gates which open onto the extensive the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points driveway providing plenty of parking and access to the double garage ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of with electric doors. separate negotiation. staff who has seen the property. MIDDLE ALLERCOMBE FARM Approximate Gross Internal Area: 455.2 sq.m. / 4899.6 sq.ft.

First Floor

Ground Floor

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